Cameroun Tchad enhance trade transit cooperation

The Cameroonian Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, met with Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina in N’Djamena to strengthen trade transit efficiency between the two nations. The high-level meeting, held on May 13, 2026, focused on resolving logistical bottlenecks along the critical Douala-N’Djamena corridor.

Key priorities discussed during the meeting

Both nations examined the outcomes of the recent Tripartite Forum involving Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic. The discussions centered on evaluating transport cooperation between Cameroon and Chad, particularly:

• Implementation of recommendations from the 2024 Kribi forum
• Progress on the CamTchad initiative
• Current status of the trans-Cameroonian corridor
• Challenges faced by transporters on the Douala-N’Djamena route

The Cameroonian delegation underscored its commitment to improving trade flow to Chad, while Chadian authorities pledged to address administrative hurdles affecting Cameroonian drivers.

Strategic measures to streamline regional trade

The Chadian Prime Minister acknowledged ongoing roadblocks that impede goods movement along the Douala-N’Djamena corridor. He tasked the Cameroonian minister with relaying these concerns to national authorities for urgent action.

The meeting also highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to:

• Accelerate customs clearance procedures
• Reduce unofficial levies at border crossings
• Enhance security along transit routes
• Improve infrastructure maintenance

This diplomatic engagement reflects both countries’ determination to bolster economic ties through more efficient trade corridors.

Next steps in bilateral transport collaboration

Following the productive discussions, both parties agreed to establish a joint technical committee. This committee will:

• Monitor implementation of agreed-upon measures
• Conduct regular assessments of corridor performance
• Propose innovative solutions to persistent challenges
• Facilitate information sharing between regulatory bodies

The committee is expected to convene within the next 30 days to define concrete action plans.